Senior Escrow Officer

Wanted: Experienced Senior Escrow Officer to join our growing real estate company. This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stephen Niedringhaus. Salary: $50,000 - $80,000 per year. A bit about us: This is an in-office position Monday through Friday. We're seeking an experienced escrow professional to lead day-to-day operations in a collaborative, on-site office environment. This role owns the full transaction lifecycle, supervises staff, safeguards compliance and quality, and drives production and growth. It's a strong fit for someone ready to run both the desk and the broader operation. Why join us? Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience and production) plus commissions/incentives, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), PTO, and professional development support. Fully on-site. Job Details Key Responsibilities Oversee escrow transactions end-to-end — open, title clearance, document prep/review, balancing, disbursements, funding, recording, and post-close Supervise, train, and mentor escrow officers and assistants, maintaining high standards for accuracy, performance, and client service Manage complex and high-volume files, resolving issues as they arise Ensure strict compliance with DFPI and all applicable regulations; conduct audits, reconciliations, and risk mitigation Handle trust accounting: process daily incoming wires, deposit funds into general and trust accounts, and perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations Build and strengthen relationships with agents, lenders, and clients through in-person and direct communication; support business development efforts Identify and implement workflow improvements that support operational excellence and growth Qualifications 5–7+ years of progressive California escrow experience, including a track record of successfully running a producing desk Prior supervisory/leadership experience preferred; eligibility for DFPI manager approval strongly preferred Transferable book of business highly desirable Strong working knowledge of California escrow, title, compliance, and closing practices; Notary certification a plus Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail Proficient with major escrow software platforms and Microsoft Office Able to reliably work full-time, on-site High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant continuing education Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr